Fashion Photography BA (Hons)

If you’re thinking about studying BA (Hons) Fashion Photography at London Metropolitan University, get ready to do more than just learn photography—you’ll live and breathe it. From your very first day, you’ll be part of an exciting creative environment where learning happens through doing. You’ll shoot, experiment, collaborate, and create — all while gaining the kind of real-world experience that employers and clients look for.

Here’s what your experiential learning journey will look like:

Access to professional facilities:
You’ll work with industry-level tools and spaces — from fully equipped photographic studios to digital and analogue cameras, film-processing suites, and both black-and-white and colour darkrooms. The university’s digital labs make it easy to bring your creative ideas to life at a professional standard.

Industry-focused projects:
Right from your first year, you’ll take on real-world briefs that mirror genuine fashion photography campaigns. These projects help you build a strong, professional portfolio while teaching you how to deliver work that meets client expectations.

Inspiring professional connections:
Through visiting lecturers, studio visits, and portfolio reviews, you’ll meet and learn from photographers, editors, and creative professionals currently shaping the industry. You’ll receive valuable, hands-on feedback that pushes your work to the next level.

Work placements and experience:
Students have gained placements with creative studios and fashion magazines like Wonderland Magazine and Espero Studio, supported by the university’s industry connections. These experiences help you understand how professional shoots and campaigns really run.

Global exposure:
Each year, students can join a guided field trip — for example, to Paris Photo or Milan PhotoVogue (with additional costs) — to experience international photography and fashion scenes up close.

Practice-based coursework:
The course modules are designed around creating, not just studying. Classes such as Techniques: Photography, Project Work, and Professional Practice ensure you’re always producing tangible work — from concept to final image.

Strong industry links and recognition:
The course is accredited by the Association of Photographers (AOP) and ranked second in the UK for film and photography (Guardian University Guide 2026). That means your training is not only creative but professionally recognised and highly respected in the field.

Supportive, feedback-rich learning:
You’ll take part in one-to-one tutorials, group critiques, and public exhibitions, giving you regular feedback that refines both your technical ability and artistic voice.

By the time you graduate, you won’t just have passed your modules — you’ll have produced photo shoots, worked on live briefs, managed post-production, curated exhibitions, and built a network of professional contacts. You’ll leave ready to make your mark in editorial, campaign, and fashion photography, image production, post-production — or even launch your own creative studio.

Progression & Future Opportunities

Graduates of the BA (Hons) Fashion Photography at London Metropolitan University go on to thrive in diverse creative fields, showcasing their talents across fashion, editorial, and commercial sectors. With a strong professional portfolio and hands-on experience, students are well-prepared for both freelance and agency-based roles in the global fashion industry. Typical career paths include: Fashion Photographer, Art Director, Photo Editor, and Visual Content Creator.

At London Met, you’ll be supported every step of the way to turn your creativity into a career:

• Career and Employability Support: The university’s Careers and Employability Team provides tailored guidance through workshops, portfolio reviews, and one-to-one career advice, helping students secure placements, internships, and graduate roles in creative industries.

• Industry Links and Partnerships: Students benefit from collaborations with photographers, stylists, magazines, and fashion houses, as well as opportunities to exhibit work in public shows and competitions—building vital industry exposure before graduation.

• Graduate Outcomes: Many alumni establish successful freelance careers or work with leading fashion brands and publications, contributing to the UK’s vibrant creative sector.

• Long-term Value: The degree’s accreditation by the British Fashion Council’s Graduate Preview and alignment with professional industry standards ensures lasting recognition and credibility in the field.

Further Academic Progression:
Graduates who wish to deepen their expertise can progress to postgraduate study, such as a MA in Fashion Photography, Visual Communication, or Fine Art. These advanced degrees offer opportunities to refine artistic direction, develop research skills, and strengthen creative practice for careers in academia, curation, or advanced professional photography.